Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole
Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole layers creamy mashed potatoes, tangy cottage cheese, sharp Cheddar, and smoky bacon between tender noodles for a rich, comforting bite in every forkful. Sweet sautéed onions tie it all together, echoing classic pierogi flavors without the fuss. Serve it for a cozy family dinner, potluck, or any chilly evening when you want hearty, nostalgic comfort.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. When boiling, add lasagna noodles 3 or 4 at a time and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes per batch. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Lay the cooked noodles flat on waxed paper or aluminum foil while you finish cooking the remaining noodles.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.
- 3
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Drain and let the potatoes steam dry for a minute or two. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes with milk and butter until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon onion salt, and season with salt and pepper. Set the mashed potatoes aside to cool. When cooled, mix in the shredded Cheddar cheese.
- 5
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and almost crisp, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Add the onion to the hot bacon fat, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Break the bacon into pieces with a spoon or spatula. Set the bacon and onion aside. Mix the cottage cheese, egg, and 1 teaspoon onion salt in a bowl.
- 7
To assemble the casserole, place 3 lasagna noodles in the prepared baking dish and spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly on top.
- 8
Top the cottage cheese with 3 more lasagna noodles, then spread the potato-cheese mixture in an even layer.
- 9
Top the potato layer with 3 more noodles, then spread the bacon and onion in an even layer on top of the casserole.
- 10
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot, about 30 minutes.
- 11
Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 355.29 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 25.74 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 29.25 g 11%
- Total Fat 15.81 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 7.42 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.53 mg High 21%
- Sodium 870.3 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 1.77 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 212.62 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 417.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 11.17 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pierogi Style Lasagna Casserole is a Polish dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Cottage Cheese, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 355.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole?
- It is a Polish casserole recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Cottage Cheese, Diced Potatoes, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole?
- Explore these Polish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 355.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole healthy?
- Pierogi-Style Lasagna Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 355.29 calories and 25.74 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 870.3 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.42 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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